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Magic 1978

“A terrifying love story.”

Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Director
Richard Attenborough
Networks
Joseph E. Levine Productions, 20th Century Fox
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 R DramaHorror Released
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What is Magic?

Magic is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, Horror.

Type
Film
Year
1978
Status
Released
Runtime
107 minutes
Release date
Nov 8, 1978
Studios
Joseph E. Levine Productions, 20th Century Fox
Genres
Drama, Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
Episode runtime
~107 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Joseph E. Levine Productions, 20th Century Fox

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Overview

Magic is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Joseph E. Levine Productions, 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A ventriloquist battles his malevolent dummy while rekindling an old romance.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features performances by Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret
  • Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Attenborough
  • Blends horror with a tragic love story
Keep in mind
  • The film’s slow pacing may not suit all viewers
  • The dummy’s menace can be unsettling

Watch it if you enjoy psychological horror that intertwines romance with unsettling puppetry.

The movie contains intense horror elements and psychological tension, making it suitable for mature audiences.

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Who directed "Magic" (1978)?

It was directed by Richard Attenborough.

Which actors star in the film?

The film stars Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, and Burgess Meredith.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is a psychological horror drama.

When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on November 8, 1978.

How long is the movie?

Its runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑seven minutes.

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